Can you believe we're half way through the week already? I have been experiencing what's known as the "summer cold" over the last few days...its been loads of fun...(did you note my sarcastic tone there?) Somehow sore throats and achy chills don't mix well with 3 kids who are home on summer vacation and don't understand why mom doesn't want to just … [Read more...]
FREE Teacher Appreciation Printable
I can almost see it....the end of the finish line for the school year is fast approaching! As in just days away! Some of you may still have a few more weeks to endure, but I couldn't be happier that we're in the home stretch. For our family, summer is a time to unwind, relax, lay low, put our feet up...you get the picture! Because we are so … [Read more...]
Have a Little Faith Blog is Being Featured on Blogelina!
Are you ready for some exciting news this Wednesday? I am today's featured blogger over at Blogelina! I'm pretty pumped and extremely grateful to be chosen by these very talented blogging experts. Back when I first began blogging, they provided me with excellent tools that I needed to get my blog up and running, not to mention they are … [Read more...]
Blooms from the Outside-In!
Hello Friends! Hope you all had a nice Mother's Day on Sunday and got some much-needed pampering and R 'n R. Sometimes I think us mothers should unite and demand a whole week of celebration instead of just one day, am I right? I enjoyed spending the day with my family and eating some delicious pie from the Norske Nook. Remember when I told you … [Read more...]
What Being a Mother Means to Me
Happy Mother's Day to all you mommies out there, both the new and the old, and all of us somewhere in the middle! I hope your day is filled with special moments that remind you of why being a mom is such an incredible gift. Even though, I'll be the first to admit, not all days feel like a "gift" - being a mother is a tough job, and it's easy to … [Read more...]
DIY No Sew Bolster Pillow Tutorial for the Birds!
Happy Friday and Happy Earth Day to you! This has been a whirlwind of a week and I just realized how quickly it literally flew by. Maybe that has something to do with the fact that I've had bird on the brain this week... Every spring we experience something I like to refer to as the battle of the birds at our house. I'm just as excited as … [Read more...]
Happy Spring to Ewe!
Nothing says springtime quite like baby animals. Earlier this week, we had a chance to visit my grandparent's neighbors, Marilyn & Terry, who live on an adorable little farmette in the town of Merton. My kids love coming here. Have I mentioned before we are big animal lovers? I do believe my kids would choose to live here and do chores for free … [Read more...]
Naked Carrot Cake
Let me just start by saying...I apologize that I tend to open every post talking about the weather here in southeastern Wisconsin, but I do believe that Mother Nature has been majorly confused lately! The first few weeks of April have been colder and more snowy than much of our winter even was! All last week I felt so sorry for all the bewildered … [Read more...]
I Should Be Unpacking…
You know that feeling when you get home from a nice, relaxing vacation and you're very aware you should really start tackling that accumulating list of "to-do's" but you just can't help but savor what's left of your little break from reality? I am feeling it! *Sigh* I really should be unpacking suitcases, but instead I am sitting here, writing, to … [Read more...]
Kiss Me, I’m Key Lime Pie!
Hi Friends! Greetings from sunny, tropical Florida where I am vacationing this week with my family! I've seen some pretty amazing views so far this trip. The warm weather and sunshine has done wonders to thaw my Wisconsin-winterized soul. Our family has been planning for this trip for over a year now and its been so worth it! I may be … [Read more...]